john..you are quite welcome to buy me a beer as I will back to you.
You are never too old to learn and yes look forward to it.
I rehearsed today at the singers house with new band, he has a music room with a pc and I showed the band the YT vid of Gianni..the guitarist was absolutely amazed and so was the drummer.
I am petty good at woodworking and may construct a speed block to out on one of other basses.
Again thanks to both of you for the thorough explanation

Italians could read the phone book and it would sound romantic.
 
*sigh*
 
Missing Paul.

while we are talking about italian bass players... lemme show you guys Dario Deidda... for me this guy has put a new meaning to electric bass in jazz.. one of the best:
 
www.myspace.com/dariodeidda

I just listened to all of  tunes on  Dario Deidda'a my space link .  
 
Excellent indeed ! I am now a new fan !  
 Thanks for the link .

thats great man!! .. the vocabulary, feel and voice he has in his playing is just something else.